Rebellion Developments

Rebellion Developments is a British entertainment company founded in 1992 by brothers Jason and Chris Kingsley. The company describes itself as one of the world’s most successful independent entertainment companies and says it has remained family-owned and independent. Its work spans video games, comics, books, films and television, with audiences around the world. Games are a central part of the company’s business. Its official site identifies Sniper Elite and Zombie Army as established game franchises and Atomfall as a newer title. Rebellion also highlights Atomfall’s BAFTA for Best British Game. The company presents its approach as a combination of creating new ideas and continuing stories and characters that audiences already know. Rebellion’s activities extend beyond games. Its comics include 2000 AD, the Judge Dredd Megazine, Treasury of British Comics, Roy of the Rovers and Monster Fun. Its publishing presence includes Rebellion Publishing and Abaddon Books; its film and television activity is represented by Rebellion Film Studios. The official site also features tabletop games and merchandise. The company says that more than 500 people work across its studios and businesses throughout the UK. It emphasizes creative independence, investment in original ideas and the development of lasting franchises. The supplied official-site material does not specify a headquarters address, named current executives, or the legal structure of the company.

Rebellion Developments was founded in 1992 by brothers Jason and Chris Kingsley. The company’s official account describes its history as that of an independent, family-owned entertainment business. It says this ownership and independence have enabled it to choose its own direction, invest in original ideas, take creative risks and build franchises over time. The company became known for video games, but its official description makes clear that its activities have long reached beyond games. Rebellion creates comics, books, films and television as well as games. Its current portfolio includes the game franchises Sniper Elite and Zombie Army, and the newer game Atomfall. Rebellion identifies Atomfall as a BAFTA winner for Best British Game. The company describes its creative work as both developing new concepts and extending stories and characters audiences already know. In comics and publishing, the company’s site presents titles and imprints including 2000 AD, Treasury of British Comics, Roy of the Rovers, Monster Fun, Rebellion Publishing and Abaddon Books. Its subscription offer includes the weekly anthology 2000 AD and the monthly Judge Dredd Megazine, alongside Monster Fun. The company also operates in film and television through Rebellion Film Studios and lists tabletop games and merchandise among its offerings. Rebellion’s official site says more than 500 people contribute across its studios and businesses throughout the UK, while its entertainment reaches audiences around the world. The site’s latest-news listings show ongoing activity in games, comics, merchandise and film, including announcements about Alien Deathstorm, Empire Earth, 2000 AD and the Rogue Trooper movie. The supplied material does not establish a headquarters location, a full leadership roster, or further dated corporate events, so those details are not stated here.

• 1992

  Rebellion Developments founded by Jason and Chris Kingsley

• Atomfall recognized with the BAFTA for Best British Game

A family-owned, fiercely independent entertainment company spanning games, comics, books, film and television, with an emphasis on original ideas, creative risk-taking and lasting franchises.

• Sniper Elite

• Zombie Army

• Atomfall

• 2000 AD

• Judge Dredd Megazine

• Monster Fun

• Treasury of British Comics

• Roy of the Rovers

• Abaddon Books

• Maintaining independent, family-owned operationsOther

• 2019-11-25

  Rebellion announces acquisition of The Bitmap Brothers[4]Rebellion宣布收购The Bitmap Brothersgamesindustry.biz

  Reported: 2019-11-25

  Rebellion Developments announced that it had acquired The Bitmap Brothers and its entire portfolio. Rebellion said it planned to bring the older games to new platforms and create new games based on the classic licenses.

1. 1About Rebellion | Rebellionrebellion.com
2. 2Rebellion | Official Rebellion websiterebellion.com
3. 3Subscribe today to one of Rebellion’s Comics covering ages 7 and up | Rebellionrebellion.com
4. 4Rebellion宣布收购The Bitmap Brothersgamesindustry.biz
5. 5Rebellion acquires Bitmap Brothers, new games plannedgamerevolution.com
6. 6Rebellion Acquires The Bitmap Brothers Brand and IPs, Will Revive Xenon, Speedball and Moredualshockers.com